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gmcdeadhead · 02-02-2013, 11:45 AM

does anybody run a flow master muffler on there 6cyl truck? if so , what series and model number muffler , and how does it sound? thanks

FetchMeAPepsi · 02-02-2013, 12:28 PM

Sound depends on your motor, but there's a flowmaster 50 series sound clip here for the v6 GMC. Just look halfway down the page.

Personally I'm going to go with something quieter. They're more expensive but I want to be able to hunt with my truck and not wake up the neighbors. Happy neighbors make good friends.
Unhappy neighbors can make life very unhappy.

Blue666 · 02-02-2013, 01:09 PM

HA Great Windy Pic!!

sigshooter · 02-02-2013, 01:35 PM

I have one 2 1/4 in and 2 1/4 out long round muffler, it sounds great. I will try and get you a video and post it. it isn't loud like a glasspack but isn't as quiet as stock either..... just enough you can hear it but no so much it is loud

chevyrestoguy · 02-02-2013, 03:03 PM

Don't go Flowmaster. It will sound awful with a 6-cylinder, and you'll get tired of the drone at highway speeds real quickly. Get a packed muffler like a Magnaflow or a Dynomax. They sound so much better, and they will make more hosepower than a Flowmaster. Honestly, Flowmasters are probably the most over-rated muffler on the market.

Hx16457 · 02-02-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi

Sound depends on your motor, but there's a flowmaster 50 series sound clip here for the v6 GMC. Just look halfway down the page.

Personally I'm going to go with something quieter. They're more expensive but I want to be able to hunt with my truck and not wake up the neighbors. Happy neighbors make good friends.
Unhappy neighbors can make life very unhappy.

Exactly love the windypic.
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**aerotruk63** · 02-02-2013, 03:16 PM

Dynomax X
250CID.
To much noise inside the cab when cruzin. Going to install a second one to try and quiet it down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JKgJN7t0FI

gulfcoast66 · 02-02-2013, 04:31 PM

Nice Peel-Out, Aerotruk!!!!!
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gmcdeadhead · 02-02-2013, 05:05 PM

how do you pick a muffler that you don't no how it will sound? what if you spend a decent buck on a muffler and you don't like it? you can't just keep spending money searching for the right tone/sound. what's a person to do?

LVPhotos · 02-02-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcdeadhead

how do you pick a muffler that you don't no how it will sound? what if you spend a decent buck on a muffler and you don't like it? you can't just keep spending money searching for the right tone/sound. what's a person to do?

Ask the old man at the muffler shop. If he has doing mufflers all these years he can point you in the right direction. Saved me from too much exhaust. I had issues with the Dynomax mufflers on big block Sub and 40ft of pipe (duals) . I wanted a quite muffler but got used to sound. Not bad but My fault ran out of 2.5" pipe (4 sticks) so two 10 ft sticks of 3" was used from front to mufflers. But a muffler with packing will stop a lot of drone.
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gmcdeadhead · 02-02-2013, 05:37 PM

my exhaust system is all brand new from manifold to tail pipe. it's a 292 motor , and the pipe is 2" all the way. it has a stock quiet muffler on it. i would just like a little rumble nothing serious.

brokenspoke · 02-02-2013, 07:29 PM

Its sounds like a fart in a milk jug

gimmy 64 · 02-02-2013, 07:56 PM

get a long glass pack. i had 32in glass packs--duals on my 68 panel truck and it sounded good

gmcdeadhead · 02-02-2013, 08:25 PM

who makes the long glass packs?

**Clyde65** · 02-02-2013, 09:00 PM

I like the cherry bomb long reds. Also the smitty muffler is great too!
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sigshooter · 02-02-2013, 09:57 PM

my bad.... mine is the Magnaflow, I still love it!!!

Irishbleueyes · 02-02-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcdeadhead

how do you pick a muffler that you don't no how it will sound? what if you spend a decent buck on a muffler and you don't like it? you can't just keep spending money searching for the right tone/sound. what's a person to do?

Thats easy, go to the muffler shop that sells the ones your interested in. When he cuts off your old one, start your truck, he can slip each one on while its running. Rev it and listen, try another and another one.. simple the muffler shops prices on mufflers are a little higher but worth the extra to hear what they sound like on your engine. Call around and ask some of the shops if they will do that for you. Should be no problem at all..

gmcdeadhead · 02-03-2013, 06:47 AM

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go to the muffler shop

i'm going to be putting it on myself , so maybe i'll try the big red cherry bombs.

Irishbleueyes · 02-03-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcdeadhead

i'm going to be putting it on myself , so maybe i'll try the big red cherry bombs.

Glass packs? I have glass packs out both sides, 24". At first it was a little loud but you get used to the sound. In fact, they've grown on me and I look forward to the sound everyday.. Have had several tell me how good it sounds. Good luck

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-03-2013, 11:02 PM

For a deeper sound from that I6 a chambered muffler such as the Flowmaster will do the trick along with a Manifold/Split Headers & Dual Exhaust combo.
http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...to&exyear=1957

Flowmasters..... Differences in 1, 2, and 3 chamber mufflers?
1 Chamber - aggressive tone.
2 Chamber - moderate tone.
3 Chamber - mild tone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aWpEoM5Prg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWW6ibDWwVM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG_MLwxNPRk

Lets hear some different exhaust setups on your 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526454

02-02-2013, 11:45 AM	#1
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	flowmaster muffler does anybody run a flow master muffler on there 6cyl truck? if so , what series and model number muffler , and how does it sound? thanks

02-02-2013, 12:28 PM	#2
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: flowmaster muffler Sound depends on your motor, but there's a flowmaster 50 series sound clip here for the v6 GMC. Just look halfway down the page. Personally I'm going to go with something quieter. They're more expensive but I want to be able to hunt with my truck and not wake up the neighbors. Happy neighbors make good friends. Unhappy neighbors can make life very unhappy. __________________ Step by steps: Remove primer to reveal original paint Rebuild a carburetor See My Build - Cecilia! Some people are like slinkys. Not worth much but funny as heck when pushed down stairs.

02-02-2013, 01:09 PM	#3
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: flowmaster muffler HA Great Windy Pic!!

02-02-2013, 01:35 PM	#4
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: flowmaster muffler I have one 2 1/4 in and 2 1/4 out long round muffler, it sounds great. I will try and get you a video and post it. it isn't loud like a glasspack but isn't as quiet as stock either..... just enough you can hear it but no so much it is loud __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

02-02-2013, 03:03 PM	#5
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: flowmaster muffler Don't go Flowmaster. It will sound awful with a 6-cylinder, and you'll get tired of the drone at highway speeds real quickly. Get a packed muffler like a Magnaflow or a Dynomax. They sound so much better, and they will make more hosepower than a Flowmaster. Honestly, Flowmasters are probably the most over-rated muffler on the market. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

02-02-2013, 04:31 PM	#8
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: flowmaster muffler Nice Peel-Out, Aerotruk!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

02-02-2013, 05:05 PM	#9
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: flowmaster muffler how do you pick a muffler that you don't no how it will sound? what if you spend a decent buck on a muffler and you don't like it? you can't just keep spending money searching for the right tone/sound. what's a person to do?

02-02-2013, 05:37 PM	#11
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: flowmaster muffler my exhaust system is all brand new from manifold to tail pipe. it's a 292 motor , and the pipe is 2" all the way. it has a stock quiet muffler on it. i would just like a little rumble nothing serious.

02-02-2013, 07:29 PM	#12
brokenspoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 535	Re: flowmaster muffler Its sounds like a fart in a milk jug

02-02-2013, 07:56 PM	#13
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: flowmaster muffler get a long glass pack. i had 32in glass packs--duals on my 68 panel truck and it sounded good

02-02-2013, 08:25 PM	#14
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: flowmaster muffler who makes the long glass packs?

02-02-2013, 09:00 PM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: flowmaster muffler I like the cherry bomb long reds. Also the smitty muffler is great too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-02-2013, 09:57 PM	#16
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: flowmaster muffler my bad.... mine is the Magnaflow, I still love it!!! __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

02-03-2013, 11:02 PM	#20
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: flowmaster muffler For a deeper sound from that I6 a chambered muffler such as the Flowmaster will do the trick along with a Manifold/Split Headers & Dual Exhaust combo. http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...to&exyear=1957 Flowmasters..... Differences in 1, 2, and 3 chamber mufflers? 1 Chamber - aggressive tone. 2 Chamber - moderate tone. 3 Chamber - mild tone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aWpEoM5Prg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWW6ibDWwVM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG_MLwxNPRk Lets hear some different exhaust setups on your 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526454 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.



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